Lollipop Magazine

You Shriek – with Fade, Fracture, One of Us at the Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1996

You Shriek had the same problems as Fracture: A bad mix of electronic and human noises. They rushed around, trying to do everything, not achieving their goal.

St. Chimera – with Women of Sodom, Shiva, Holy Cow at TT the Bear’s – Review

February 1, 1996

The eerie rhythms and melodramatic vocals were soothing balm. With their musical talent and a knack for innovation, St. Chimera was the musical highlight.

Shiva – with Women of Sodom, St. Chimera, Holy Cow at TT the Bear’s – Review

February 1, 1996

I like the retro-Goth ’80s style, but if you’re going to do it, please do it well. A few synths, a sampler or two, and empty tunes that don’t go anywhere.

One of Us – with Fade, Fracture, You Shriek at the Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1996

Howling at the glistening orb of life, reveling in Dionysian abandon, his clothes started falling off his body, revealing a glistening chest, tight and hard.

Holy Cow – with Women of Sodom, St. Chimera, Shiva at TT the Bear’s – Review

February 1, 1996

Sinister, evil, grinding music, lots of reverb and plenty of anger. Normally, I don’t go in for the brutal assault, there’s something addictive about Holy Cow.

Fracture – with Fade, One of Us, You Shriek at the Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1996

The music was uneven and unintentionally jarring, what with certain samples jumping out in the mix, giving a choppy, unrefined sound. But I know they’re good.

Fade – with Fracture, One of Us, You Shriek at the Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1996

The singer was a slim boy, with black hair and an absolutely gorgeous face. He sang like a young Robert Smith. The music was fluid, graceful, and moving.

Christian Death – Amen – Review

December 1, 1995

Christian Death just isn’t the same without Rozz Williams or Gitane Demone. But Amen isn’t all bad. A double live CD with extremely good recording quality.

The Empire Hideous – Only Time Will Tell – Review

November 1, 1995

Few remember when Goth was dark and deadly, a fearsome music to be proud of. Noble, anthemic songs that communicate a brooding desire, a vague desperation.

Diamanda Galas – at Mama Kin – Review

November 1, 1995

She wails and groans, her accompaniment a piano as Luciferian as her voice. Earthquake low rumbling with lightning flashes of sharp highs lifting its voice.